Savvy Shopper: Cool Beaded Chandelier

A client of mine has been eyeing this chandelier.  It would be a great feature!

SPLURGE:

Wire and Crystal Pendant

26" W

$699

SCORE:

"Comet" Pendant Light

26" W

$495

I think this one already has a home, but I'd love to find a great lighting fixture for your home too!

Works in Progress: Orange and Turquoise Living Room

Oh, how I love to shop for fabric - choosing coordinating prints and trims!!  

How about silk plaid drapes

and throw pillows with fun fringe, damask piping

and covered buttons?

 

I got to visit three area fabric stores today.  And the best part?  

All of them are having a sale!  

Can't wait to see the finished project.

It's going to be gorgeous!

Need some assistance with fabric shopping?  I'd love to help!

Blue Bedroom

You may recognize the bed from this before photo being used in an after in a previous post.  Heather found the new gorgeous white leather nailhead wingbacked bed for this makeover and we both flipped when the homeowner said yes to putting in her master bedroom.  The homeowner also supplied the Asian print bedding and antique chandelier as inspiration.

Heavily lined blue silk drapes fill up the space behind the bed with sheers for privacy.  The walls are covered in wide stripes of blue hues and the floor is softened with a powdery blue rug. 

A floral print on the throw pillows picks up the coral color from the bedding.  A custom monogrammed pillow adds a personal touch.

Mirrored side tables coordinate with the silver nailhead trim on 
the bed.

Do you have a room in need of a makeover?  Call me......maybe your home will be a Makeover Monday feature!

               

Dessert Table

I am so excited to share this new embellishing opportunity with you.  Today's post features a dessert table I styled for the Community of Charlottesville Wedding and Event Professionals  holiday party.   I am so fortunate to have such talented friends in Anita Gupta of Maliha Creations and Jen Maton of If So Inklined Calligraphy and Illustration.  I can't say enough about Anita or her fabulous confections and Jen's designs are just gorgeous. 

Using a dramatic aubergine, brown and silver palette, we created a delicious tablescape.  Wrapping paper in a metallic acanthus design provides the backdrop for these fabulous treats.  

Detail view of a few delicacies: Eggnog Cupcakes with Brandy Buttercream Icing

Pearlized White Chocolate Covered Truffles

 

The gorgeous cake.

Beautiful tags by Jen.

By creating a cohesive color scheme, varying heights of beautiful vessels and artfully arranging the foods, this table becomes the star of the event! 

Needing to beautify your event? I'd love to help!

Fireplace Facelift

This cute little home was already full of character and unique furniture pieces when we began our transformation.  The living room lacked lighting and the fireplace was nondescript.

 

We started by painting the brick to lighten the area and added a more substantial mantle in crisp white.  A paneled overmantle with crown moulding detail was custom created by Wade Craig and wired to house bird sconces chosen by the homeowner.  This created both a focal point for the room as well as adding needed lighting.  The new mirror above the fireplace is a better scale than the original one, which was relocated in the home. 

 

Beautiful embroidered silk drapes add width and height to the widows and voluminous balloon shades with beaded trim add privacy and glamorous detail.

 

A beautiful rug in lavendar raisin and peach tones warms the wood floor.

What a beautiful feature to warm up those wintry nights!

Do you have a room in need of a makeover?  Give me a call.........
Maybe your home will be a Makeover Monday feature!

More Holiday Decorating

While I truly love modern decor, for me, the holidays are a time to throw all minimalism out the window.  Today's post features unusual places I've found to add holiday embellishments in my home.

Finally, I am getting around to posting a photo of the console I wrote about receiving!!  Here it is in my dining room:

 

I absolutely love it, but I am absolutely not a photographer and those mirrors make taking photos without my reflection really difficult!

More apothecary jars with holiday contents adorn the top.  A mirror hung in the window provides a focal point with a beaded wreath hung inside. 

(A gift from friends - thanks Eddy family!)

 A simple stick with mirrored ornaments adds festive flair to the sideboard.

 Poinsettias and greenery in a metal entertaining bucket spruce up yet another mirror in the dining room. 

The kitchen is the heart of holiday entertaining, so why not give it a Christmas makeover too?

 

Fun holiday plates in a glass fronted cabinet 

(Thanks, Laura and Barbara!).

 

Garland accents on the pendant lights and more holiday plates above the cabinets.

More greenery draped along a curtain rod gives a holiday glow.

 

Simple sprays of Christmas greens in mercury glass urns give a cheerful accent to the piano.

 

Here's a fun way to display holiday cards:

Disclaimer:  This photo was taken early in the season; please do not be offended if you do not see your card pictured.  I have put them all on display, I promise!!

 This is just another garland with added greenery.  I used the wired branches to hold the cards.

And don't forget the Christmas tree!

We have a very traditional tree with lots of sentimental and handmade ornaments with fun glittery accents.

Happy Holidays, Everyone!

Looking to freshen up your holiday decor for next year?  Right after the holidays is the perfect time to snag great deals and get a new perspective. 

Don't know where to start?  Give me a call!

Reclaiming the Family Room

This before shot was not staged;  the homeowner's two boys were really taking over the family room space. 

Luckily for this family, a new playroom was constructed in the basement to allow for relocation of the majority of the toys.  With the toys downstairs, we introduced this gorgeous driftwood console table and leather reclining club chairs.  A natural basket holds and conceals edited children's playthings.

This one-of-a-kind artisan driftwood console table replaces the busy shelves.  Pepperberries in a glass vase and lanterns give visual interest, but keep the space uncluttered.

We wanted to incorporate the homeowner's love of the ocean in the design.  Coral colored accents and beach accessories were used to create the feel of the room without being too theme-y.

A very adult zebra print rug and cream leather storage cubes complete this new grown-up space.

Do you have a space in need of a makeover?  Give me a call......maybe your home will be a Monday Makeover feature!